Governor Odili Accuses Wike Wike’s Aide Rebuffs Accusations He hints on Wike’s Response The war of words between prominent Rivers State politicians intensified as Dr. Peter Odili, a former Governor of Rivers State, accused Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike of attempting to capture Rivers as his “private estate.” Speaking at a Christmas ballad … Read more
The Kano State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will beat Sen.Rabiu Kwankwaso-led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2027 general election in the state. The Chairman of the party, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, said this in a statement on Thursday in Kano. He advised Kwankwaso to channel his eneergy towards preparing to … Read more
He should admit failure and seeking solutions He is insensitive to the widespread suffering and hardship afflicting citizens No hope in sight under the APC The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says President Bola Tinubu’s comments during his media chat on Monday reveal that he does not care about the economic hardship plaguing Nigerians. EKO HOT … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of politicising the recent stampedes in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan, where several lives were tragically lost. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, on Monday in Abuja, condemned the PDP’s actions, calling them grossly indecent, insensitive, and despicable. Morka … Read more
A two-term member of Edo State House of Assembly, Ojezele Osesua, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Osesua, representing Esan South-East Constituency, announced his defection on Monday in Benin, the state capital at a news conference held at the APC state secretariat. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed approval of the recent Court of Appeal judgment in Enugu, which removed Senator Samuel Anyanwu from the position of National Secretary and affirmed Sunday Udeh-Okoye as his successor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the ruling, the PDP’s Rivers State chapter, led by Edwin Woko, described … Read more
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has nullified the ward, local government, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, which had produced Tony Okocha as chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Godswill Ogbomanu, presiding over the case, delivered the ruling on Friday, declaring the congresses invalid due … Read more
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has revealed how former President Goodluck Jonathan significantly influenced his political journey, shaping his path to the National Assembly and his current role as governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking in Yenagoa during a service of songs for the late Madam Ani-Gunn Rhoda Ikiogha, mother of Chief Diekivie Ikiogha, … Read more
Nigerian actor and former presidential candidate Yul Edochie has once again sparked political discussions with his recent remarks about his ambitions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the In an update on his official Instagram account, Edochie shared a photo of himself with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and expressed his aspiration to … Read more
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the power sector to improve electricity supply across the state. This decision aligns with his all-inclusive economic plan, the ARISE Agenda, which aims to boost development in various sectors. Editor’s Picks: Again Price Of Petrol Landing Cost Drops – See New Price … Read more
The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says like a prodigal son, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State will eventually find his way to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Otti was a member of the All Progressives Congress in 2020 after leaving All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, … Read more
The Immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has accused his successor, Monday Okpebholo, of undermining the operations of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obaseki, through his Media Adviser, Crusoe Osagie via a statement, accused Okpebholo of mismanagement, claiming his actions have undermined the advancements made in the state’s … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has faulted the suspension of chairmen in the 18 local governments of the state by the House of Assembly. In a statement by the state PDP Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi on Tuesday in Benin, the party described the action as unconstitutional, null and void. Aziegbemi explained that the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State sued the member representing the Ethiope-East/Ethiope-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Erhiatake Ibori-Sueni, daughter of former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. The PDP suit was filed on the 11th of December, 2024 by … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe on Monday declared that the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar can’t be president in 2027. Igbokwe maintained that Atiku can’t fly in 2027, adding that he should wait till 2031. Posting on Facebook page, Igbokwe said: “Former Vice President of the … Read more
A former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, says Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, should be held accountable for Nigeria’s slide into a one-party state, not the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Okechukwu made this statement on Sunday in Enugu while reacting to insinuations that APC and, by extension, President Bola Tinubu, were responsible … Read more
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), during the weekend met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Accompanied by former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, Kwankwaso reportedly engaged in discussions with Obasanjo regarding … Read more
Amid reports suggesting that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race on its platform, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, has publicly denied these claims in an interview with BBC Hausa. Abdullahi stated that the PDP did not issue its presidential ticket … Read more
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has inaugurated the reconstructed Tahsinul Quran Islamiyya School and mosque, urging local communities to protect the projects from vandalism. He said the reconstruction fulfilled his promise to the Runjin Sambo communities. Aliyu announced that his administration has awarded contracts for the construction of Islamiyya schools, mosques, and the renovation of … Read more
Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and ex-Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Okechukwu Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission. In his resignation letter, … Read more